Installed Iceman! WoW! What a difference! ô¿ô

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 11, 2000

Well like the post I made earlier about the Iceman, It Clearly sounded like the best performance choice, now I know it certainly FEELS like the best performance choice. I picked my Iceman Up this weekend at Modern Performance www.modernperformance.com The installation was a snap; literally it took about 35 minutes. It blew my mind the components Ford used for the stock intake tubing, DEFINATLEY, it was obvious where the improvement needed to be made and ICEMAN did just that and then some. After the install and starting the car, it was amazing to feel the amount of air the new, larger, and much more opened snorkel was sucking in. Not only is the snorkle larger in the opening, but all of the way down the tube as well. The stock snorkle is very small at its "neck". The iceman snorkle, however, is a complete taper from the snorkle opening to the tube. As far as driving improvement: The additional torque is outstanding! There is more performance after 5k than before, and takeoff is becoming more and more addictive. I am very glad I researched intakes and went with the iceman. If you want performance, this, in my opinion, is well worth its money, and is a product of great research and development.

**DONOTDELETE** · Dec 11, 2000

did that filter in the picture come with the iceman setup? what other mods do u have?

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 11, 2000

Yes. The filter did come with the Iceman setup. To my knowledge, Modern Performance is the ONLY company including a genuine K&N filter with the kit, a $33 dollar value.

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 11, 2000

Oh yeah, As far as other mods, currently it is just the Iceman and Magnacore Wires. All in blue!

OutaFocus · Dec 11, 2000

Glad to hear you like it as I want this intake also. One question though, did you have a K&N or similar before the Iceman? The reason I ask is, I bought a K&N and I noticed an improvement right away. I wonder how much of your improvement is related to the low restriction filter vs the intake.

DGTL Toys · Dec 11, 2000

ah, you decided to go with the iceman eh? good choice. you want more power for your car, get a FocusSport Cool-Flo and stick that at the end of the of the Iceman. All i can say is that I believe I can fly!!!

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-Jimel-

Original Club Focus Member

TEAM So Cal

Twilight Blue ZX3 - Projekt D:G:T-L
Esslinger Pulley, Magnaflow Exhaust, Iceman Intake System, Primax 16x7 Multispoke Rims, MB Quart 2213-CX Component Speakers, Sony X-Plod XM-752EQX and XM-1002HX Amps, JL Audio 12" W3 Subwoofer, Alpine CDM-7861 Swing Series Head Unit, Clarion 5560 EQ, Matrix GR Motorsports Pedals, Esslinger Intake Cam, Progress Springs, APC Clear Markers, Breather Filter provided by Chris Goodall(FOCUS00), Metal Blue and White Interior

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 11, 2000

How exactly would you rig that? Did you not use the snorkle. I can't see how it would make more power, but it would be loud if you did not use the stock air box. But I don't understand how you could get both of the systems to work together unless you you ditched half of the iceman and only used the air box to TB tube with the cool flo. Then that would defeat the purpose and engineering of the iceman providing the most ambient air to the TB.

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 11, 2000

OutaFocus: Actually I had the K&N for about two weeks prior to installing the iceman. I noticed an immeadiate improvement there too but even a greater improvement with the iceman system. It was a very noticeable gain even on top of the K&N.

BossFocus · Dec 12, 2000

How much is this system, and how does it sound? I am looking into getting the new WeaponR intake, Just came out.

DGTL Toys · Dec 12, 2000

actually Secret Agent 8, the Iceman tubing is modeled after the stock tubing. At this moment, I'm still testing performance specs for FocusSport for a Cool-Flo on an Auto tranny ZX3. They were able to rig the Cool-Flo to my Iceman intake because the airbox-to-TB tube is angled the same way as the stock. I'll try and get you dyno numbers of both systems ASAIC.

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-Jimel-

Original Club Focus Member

TEAM So Cal

Twilight Blue ZX3 - Projekt D:G:T-L
Esslinger Pulley, Magnaflow Exhaust, Iceman Intake System, Primax 16x7 Multispoke Rims, MB Quart 2213-CX Component Speakers, Sony X-Plod XM-752EQX and XM-1002HX Amps, JL Audio 12" W3 Subwoofer, Alpine CDM-7861 Swing Series Head Unit, Clarion 5560 EQ, Matrix GR Motorsports Pedals, Esslinger Intake Cam, Progress Springs, APC Clear Markers, Breather Filter provided by Chris Goodall(FOCUS00), Metal Blue and White Interior

OutaFocus · Dec 12, 2000

Glad to hear of the improvement over the K&N alone. I had this intake in mind for awhile, but was swayed by the Injen for awhile. I think after hearing of your experience, that I will get the iceman. I like the idea of using the K&N I already have, the use of the stock airbox, and the ability to take advantage of any upcoming pieces such as MAFs and TB's

squiggee2000 · Dec 12, 2000

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by richmedium:
Forgive me, but that does not look like a good filter.

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Just curious, but why do you say that?

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Team FocalJet: MidAtlantic
2001 Twilight Blue ZX3

IM at squiggee2000
Mods: 30% Tint, Drop-In K&N Air Filter, Wrapped Front Markers, Eyelids

Modernceo · Dec 12, 2000

Richmedium- the picture may not look too clear, but that is a k&n genuine high flow filter. No stock filters, no regular aftermarket filters- a genuine k&n filter. No other company on the market is including a high flow k&n filter with the Iceman, but we do as we want you to have a complete package ready to install- so we went through the expense of including a high flow k&n filter with the package.

Bossfocus-The system is $199.99 and we have a free shipping offer now. They are available in black, blue and red. Sound level at idle to 4500 rpms is similar to stock and from 4600 and up noise level has increased by about 10%. The noise is a deep tonal noise. If you have any other questions, please feel free to email me!

Cory
cory@modernperformance.com (email)
Modern Performance www.modernperformance.com

We stock Focus parts, and ship by UPS on a daily basis - Check us out!

DGTL Toys · Dec 12, 2000

okay Secret Agent 8...had to read your post twice just to make sure I'm reading you correctly. Currently, I have the complete Iceman system (all the plumbing but no filter). I was using that, the stock airbox, and no drop-in performance replacement. Last Tuesday, Justin asked me to bring my car to FocusSport to test a Cool-Flo and its compatibility with an Automatic Transmission ZX3. All they did was remove the stock airbox and replace it with their system. Long story short, I have two intake systems. I retained the Iceman piping because of its effective stock-looking configuration and its ability to maintain a somewhat cool temperature of air. Combined with the heat shield of the Cool-Flo to replace the stock airbox, I've experienced a significant gain in throttle response, torque, and horsepower. As a suggestion to you, if you'd like to try this combo, feel free to. I believe it's effective. As I mentioned earlier, I will try to get you some dyno numbers from this combo and the stock airbox/Iceman tubing system.

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-Jimel-

Original Club Focus Member

TEAM So Cal

Twilight Blue ZX3 - Projekt D:G:T-L
Esslinger Pulley, Magnaflow Exhaust, Iceman Intake System, Primax 16x7 Multispoke Rims, MB Quart 2213-CX Component Speakers, Sony X-Plod XM-752EQX and XM-1002HX Amps, JL Audio 12" W3 Subwoofer, Alpine CDM-7861 Swing Series Head Unit, Clarion 5560 EQ, Matrix GR Motorsports Pedals, Esslinger Intake Cam, Progress Springs, APC Clear Markers, Breather Filter provided by Chris Goodall(FOCUS00), Metal Blue and White Interior

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 12, 2000

Oh! I see. That makes perfect since! You utilized the Iceman's snorkle to bring the cold air from the front to the interior of the heat sheild of the cool flo, then the cool flo takes it from there, and brings it to the TB via the iceman's tube. Cool idea.

zx3 focus · Dec 12, 2000

How does the iceman hold up against AEM?

swooshUSN · Dec 12, 2000

Modernceo, how long is the free shipping offer valid? I won't get paid til a few days before Xmas, so can I wait that long, or should I just charge it?

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 13, 2000

DGTL Toys: That what I thought you meant. I understand. But that means you are only using the part of the iceman from the TB to the MAFS. Then you connected a cool flo intake to it. But what about the other half of the system? I don't understand why it would be advantageous to use this configuration, the iceman tb to mafs tube and cool flo, over the complete iceman system. You are still using an open element filter under the hood. Also I guess if you had not had the iceman already, it may have been more cost effective to just pick up one of the aluminum intake tubes from that canadian guy. But then again, that damn aluminum gets hot really fast and stays hot. There would not be much heat insulation there. So I could see the reason for wanted to try it with the iceman's plastic tube. It really sounds interesting. I just am not too keen on an open elemnt intake under the focus hood, especially after what I gained with the complete iceman system.

BossFocus · Dec 13, 2000

Thank you Modernceo I will put in my order as soon as possible. (It being Christmas and all) It sounds like I'll love it

DirtBrownZX3 · Dec 13, 2000

With the Iceman do you keep the resonator on? I would imagine if you took off the resonator and plugged the hole where it was you would be gaining ever so slightly even more, because all of the air being sucked into the engine would be coming through the snorkel, instead of through the snorkel AND through the holes in the bottom of the resonator(where hot air can enter). Make any sense?

Secret Agent 8 · Dec 13, 2000

Makes so good sense, I already did that! I definatley did not want any stray air being sucked into that huge "hey this is where the resonator used to snap on" hole. And beleieve me it does suck in a lot of stray air if you remove the resonator. So, it is plugged. You could even feel the Iceman's snorkle sucking in more air when the hole was plugged compared to it being left open.

BOSS122 · Dec 13, 2000

Has anyone actually dyno tested the different intakes for the Focus? Iceman makes some good intakes for some cars, but they aren't always the best. I haven't seen a comparison of the Iceman to the other intakes.

Ford used the Roush intkae on the '99 ZX2 S/R, but had ot switch to the iceman, because Roush couldn't supply 2,000 intakes for the '00 model year ZX2's. Ford actually preferred the Roush intake. Als there are better aftermarket intakes than the iceman for the ZX2. One of them is made by Carbontec. They are also working on a Focus intake. I might be replacingmy Iceman with a carbontec intake this season if the Iceman can't flow enough for my mods.

Basically what I'm saying is if you can wait on getitng an intake, wait for some new ones to come out and wait for Dyno results.

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'00 ZX2 S/R
15.82@85.91 stock
15.57@88.12 with mods
AFX Test Pilot

Modernceo · Dec 13, 2000

Swoosh7951- The free shipping offer? I believe it to be for at least another few weeks. This is an unadvertised special, as it even mentions UPS charges of $8.00 on our site, so if you would like to get an Iceman please just mention the free shipping offer.

Dirtbrownzx3 - Just like Secret Agent8 mentioned below, we had removed the resonator for improved noise (smile) and there was a hole left from the resonator. We noticed a lot of air was flowing through this hole due to the vacuum caused by the engine, and for the maximum effect, and coldest air available we closed this hole off. The vacuum of air then through the front snorkel increased dramatically.

Boss122- I dont think the problem was in Roush not being able to supply the intakes fast enough- there was definitely a different reason than that. Also- Roush buys a lot of Iceman intakes for 4.6 and 5.4 liter Ford F-150's. If Roush was actually able to put up a prototype and design a system for Ford racing's approval, why cant they develop their own F-150 intakes to sell? Probably because they realize they cant touch Icemans performance for the same cost. Iceman has also been chosen for a number of other manufacturers private labeling, including TRD, Chrysler, and Ford. They were all chosen after extensive amounts of testing by these manufacturers (including chrysler who tested their 95-99 Iceman intake for over 9 months before approval.) So,Iceman has to be doing something right here- making good intakes, and making them so these huge manufacturers sign up a contract for them.

Cory Haines www.modernperformance.com
Modern Performance

We stock Focus parts- and ship products daily by UPS- Check us out!

BOSS122 · Dec 13, 2000

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Modernceo:
Boss122- I dont think the problem was in Roush not being able to supply the intakes fast enough- there was definitely a different reason than that. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

The reason I mentioned was the reason acording to the ZX2 project leader at Ford, the S/R team at Ford, and several VP's at Ford that I know.

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by Modernceo:
Also- Roush buys a lot of Iceman intakes for 4.6 and 5.4 liter Ford F-150's. If Roush was actually able to put up a prototype and design a system for Ford racing's approval, why cant they develop their own F-150 intakes to sell? Probably because they realize they cant touch Icemans performance for the same cost. Iceman has also been chosen for a number of other manufacturers private labeling, including TRD, Chrysler, and Ford. They were all chosen after extensive amounts of testing by these manufacturers (including chrysler who tested their 95-99 Iceman intake for over 9 months before approval.) So,Iceman has to be doing something right here- making good intakes, and making them so these huge manufacturers sign up a contract for them.
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Several Ford employess that I know that have ZX2's and ZX2' S/R's personally chose the Roush intake when they havd a choice of the Roush and Iceman for their ZX2's. Even Ford's small car raicng program manager used the Roush intake instead of the Iceman on his zx2 unitl he put a turbo kit on it. The reason is the Roush intake flows better. The Iceman uses the stock airbox, which means that big blue iceman intake on the ZX2 S/R is sucking air through a hole 38mm in diameter. The Roush intake incudes a replacement airbox which has a much bigger hole to suck air in form and it only sucks in cold air form inside the fender.

The Roush intake costs more than the iceman, but better performing aftermarket parts ususally do.

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'00 ZX2 S/R
15.82@85.91 stock
15.57@88.12 with mods
AFX Test Pilot

SmurfZX3 · Dec 14, 2000

<BLOCKQUOTE>quote:<HR>Originally posted by zx3 focus:
How does the iceman hold up against AEM?<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

I would like to know this as well...anyone have any info??

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2000 Pitch Black ZX3

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Chris F · Dec 14, 2000

DGTL Toys:

I have the exact same setup as you. (minus the auto tranny

) Installing a Coolflo on top of the iceman requires no modifications to the iceman at all. Basically the Coolflo replaces the stock airbox and the iceman replaces the stock tubing and they get along great!

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Chris Feist
Black 00' ZX3 5spd
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